How far is Erie, PA from Freeport, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Freeport, PA is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Freeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Freeport.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
84.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422: Butler, New Castle
851 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 356 South: Lyndora, Butler
1421 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight
132 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New Castle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Castle Road
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Turn slight right onto West Cunningham Street
1765 ft · 46 sec · West Cunningham Street
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Turn slight right
45 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
1046 ft · 34 sec · South Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wayne Street
2906 ft · 2 min · West Wayne Street
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Continue on Center Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
5 mi · 7 min · Freeport Road
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Continue on North Pike Road
9.5 mi · 16 min · North Pike Road
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Continue on Butler Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Butler Road
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Turn left
1724 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
1179 ft · 29 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
120 m · 12 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto High Street
59 m · 4 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Freeport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
84.1 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Freeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Freeport?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stoneboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Erie and 60.3 miles from Freeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.37 one way or $34.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Freeport.
Stop Ideas Near Stoneboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stoneboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 102.67 mi (165.23 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Freeport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,662 |
| Coordinates | 40.6739500, -79.6847700 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeport (-79.68477, 40.67395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.37 | $34.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.55 | $39.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.05 | $42.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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